Speech and Language Therapy Data

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 January 2018

Tuesday, 23 January 2018

Ceisteanna (395)

Charlie McConalogue

Ceist:

395. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the number of speech and language therapists for adults, children, children with an intellectual disability or ASD and adults with and intellectual disability or ASD which cover a region (details supplied) in tabular form; if new posts have been sanctioned; when these new posts will commence; his plans to recruit additional speech therapists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3164/18]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Health

The Government is committed to providing services and supports for people with disabilities which will empower them to live independent lives, provide greater independence in accessing the services they choose, and enhance their ability to tailor the supports required to meet their needs and plan their lives. This commitment is outlined in the Programme for Partnership Government, which is guided by two principles: equality of opportunity and improving the quality of life for people with disabilities.

As the Deputy's question relates to a service matter, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy.